embalm
v 保存尸体；铭记（em 进入+balm→古人用香油等保存尸体，引申为铭记）
释义2：
embalm
/ em5bB:m /
◙ verb, [with obj.] 1. [often as noun embalming] preserve (a corpse) from decay, originally with spices and now usually by arterial injection of a preservative• 对（尸体）进行防腐处理 »the Egyptian method of embalming. 埃及的尸体防腐法。 (figurative)preserve (someone or something) in an unaltered state• [喻] 使不改变；使不朽 »the band was all about revitalizing pop greats and embalming their legacy. 这支乐队正竭力使流行乐坛的明星们重新焕发青春和活力，让他们的作品经久不衰。2. (archaic)give a pleasant fragrance to• [古] 使充满香味 »the buxom air, embalm'd with odours. 馥郁的微风。【派生】
♦ embalmer noun♦ embalmment noun【语源】
1. Middle English: from Old French embaumer, from em- 'in' + baume 'balm', variant of basme (see balm )
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